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        <title>New center in Newport News will help shape Virginia’s energy future</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Secure Energy Future Center at Tech Center Research Park connects researchers, industry, and local leaders working on energy resilience across Hampton Roads. ]]></description>
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        <title>In memoriam: Sandra Davis, Board of Visitors vice rector</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Davis, a recipient of Virginia Tech’s highest honor and one of a select few friends of the university to have been named an honorary life member of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association, passed away on Tuesday, March 17. She was 79. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ For more than five decades, Ferrari helped shape architecture education and study abroad at Virginia Tech, including the creation of the Steger Center, leaving a legacy rooted in students, place, and purpose. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The drive brought in more than $580,000 to help the network of public radio stations operated by Virginia Tech with operational costs and programming. More than 2,000 people made contributions and of those, roughly 650 were first-time donors – a record. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The vice president for marketing and communications is a strategic leadership role responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing and communication strategies. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Elizabeth A. McClanahan, CEO of the Virginia Tech Foundation, and Amy Stoakley Sebring, executive vice president and chief operating officer, are part of a cohort of 38 women, chosen from a pool of more than 250 nominees by Virginia Business magazine. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ For the third year in a row, WVTF Radio IQ has been recognized for “Overall Excellence” for its local news reporting. The Edward R. Murrow Award was given by the Radio Television Digital News Association. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Attendees are welcome to participate in person at the Hotel Roanoke &amp; Conference Center or remotely via Zoom. ]]></description>
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        <title>Ken Smith honored with emeritus status</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Smith, who served the Virginia Tech community for more than 26 years in the Office of Budget and Financial Planning, the Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost, and as chief operating officer of the Innovation Campus, became the chief operating officer of the Virginia Tech Foundation in August. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A discussion led by CNBC’s Brian Sullivan during the Hokies on Wall Street event presented divided views among Virginia Tech alumni when assessing the current economic situation.  ]]></description>
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        <title>House, Senate resolutions commend Virginia Tech Foundation</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ A House of Delegates resolution and a Senate resolution commended the foundation for furthering the university&#39;s educational mission through its work. ]]></description>
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        <title>David Greenberg named Virginia Tech Foundation Inc. chief investment officer </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The seasoned multi-asset class investor will oversee the investments within the endowment as part of a drive to grow the value of the asset base. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:36:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Ken Smith named COO of Virginia Tech Foundation Inc.</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The chief operating officer for the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus will become the chief operating officer of the Virginia Tech Foundation on Aug. 15. ]]></description>
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        <title>Corporate Research Center-led coalition wins GO Virginia grant to advance green hydrogen in Hampton Roads</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The $1.6 million in state funding will build a hydrogen power demonstration lab at Tech Center Research Park in Newport News. It will also provide workforce training for the clean energy sector and deliver educational programming through the Center for Economic and Community Engagement and the Newport News Center. ]]></description>
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        <title>New spherical antennas enable clear, reliable cell service at Lane Stadium</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Mounted on the west side, the new spherical MatSing Lens antennas direct the signals across the field to the east stands, delivering greater capacity to fans, greatly improving signal quality throughout the stadium, and making it possible to enhance service at other campus locations. ]]></description>
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        <title>New Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center facility signals continued investment in Hampton Roads</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ &#34;The enhanced capacity of this new building will allow us to grow programs in ways that will benefit our stakeholders for years to come,” Director Michael Schwarz said at the facility&#39;s grand opening on Nov. 30. ]]></description>
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        <title>Pamplin Associate Dean for Administration Kay Hunnings to retire after nearly 30 years of service</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Hunnings has been instrumental in the development of Pamplin’s Women in Business programs, a host of networking and professional development opportunities that aim to elevate women in business roles in every sector. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The public radio station earned a national Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence in news reporting in the small market category from the Radio Television Digital News Association. ]]></description>
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        <title>Radio IQ launches podcast series &#39;Memory Wars&#39; to examine race and prejudice </title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The podcast series, which debuted on June 9, explores how Germany reckoned with the history of the Holocaust and lessons that can be learned as America grapples with a legacy of slavery and racism.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia Tech Southwest Center brought about 70 girls, all high school juniors or seniors, from the rural coalfields of Buchanan County on a tour of the Blacksburg campus to spotlight STEM career opportunities.  ]]></description>
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        <title>RADIO IQ wins six Edward R. Murrow Awards for outstanding news</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Region 12 awards, given by the Radio Television Digital News Association, includes broadcasters in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington, D.C.   ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 14:43:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Traffic impacts: Virginia Tech Foundation Gilbert Street Mixed Use Development construction continues</title>
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        <title>From President Tim Sands: Welcome to a new semester and new year at Virginia Tech</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ This year, 2022, is a great year to be a Hokie, as we reflect on our history and look forward to a year of unique opportunities and experiences.   ]]></description>
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        <title>Alumni Industry Leader Spotlight: Brett Malone &#39;90</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The aerospace engineer turned entrepreneur started his career writing engineering software. Now head of the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center, Malone came back to Blacksburg to help the next generation of entrepreneurs learn how to chase “10X impact.” ]]></description>
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        <title>Radio IQ’s news team named outstanding radio news operation by the Associated Press</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ It’s the fourth consecutive year that Radio IQ has been honored as the top radio news operation in the region of Virginia and West Virginia.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Vice President for Campus Planning, Infrastructure, and Facilities Chris Kiwus provides an inside look into the countless construction and enhancement projects happening at Virginia Tech this summer – and what it takes to coordinate all of these efforts. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The show will air Saturdays at 8 p.m. beginning July 10. Each episode features three artists from Appalachia or nearby. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The former Virginia Tech Foundation CEO begins a new role with the Hokies as a resource to support the $400 million Reach for Excellence campaign that launched in April 2021.  ]]></description>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2021/06/vtf-budget-notice-june2021.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[  This year attendees are welcome to participate in person at the Hotel Roanoke &amp; Conference Center, or remotely via Zoom or dial-in.  ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The seven awards from the Radio Television Digital Broadcast News Association are the most WVTF/Radio IQ has received in a single year. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ During Ethics Week at Virginia Tech, March 29-April 8, faculty members are encouraged to discuss ethical issues related to their course content. ]]></description>
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        <title>Student teams to compete for $40,000 at Global Case Challenge</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2021/03/outreach-crc-globalchallenge.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Hosted by the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center and Outreach and International Affairs, the Global Case Challenge offers student teams from around the globe the opportunity to present solutions to real-world industry problems.   ]]></description>
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        <title>Virginia Tech Foundation names new CEO</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Elizabeth McClanahan, a former justice on the Supreme Court of Virginia who now serves as president and dean of the Appalachian School of Law, has been named CEO of the Virginia Tech Foundation. ]]></description>
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        <title>Support Virginia Tech charities through the CVC</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Three Virginia Tech organizations are participating in this year’s Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign: Virginia Tech Foundation, Virginia Tech Rescue Squad, and Young Men’s Christian Association at Virginia Tech. Learn how each of these organizations serves the university and surrounding community. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Emeritus status is the highest honor bestowed by the Virginia Tech Foundation’s Board of Directors to a retired employee. Meredith is the former president and chief executive officer of the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Join fellow Hokie, president and CEO of Virginia Tech’s Corporate Research Center Brett Malone, for a live Aluminate event on Nov. 5 as he facilitates a dynamic discussion on small business strategy and survival with four alumni. ]]></description>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2020/10/pamplin-cc-firstbank.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The program operates as if it is in a loan syndicate led by the partner bank that provides funds to the borrower, said finance professor George Morgan, who led efforts to develop the program.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Virginia Tech wins priority access Citizens Broadband Radio Service licenses, enhancing research opportunities</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2020/09/it-cbrs-priority-access-licenses.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech is one of only three universities nationwide to receive priority access licenses in a recent Federal Communications Commission auction, opening the door for innovative research in areas from wireless communications to smart farming. ]]></description>
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        <title>Virginia Tech Foundation CEO John Dooley to retire</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Dooley, who has served as CEO of the Virginia Tech Foundation since 2012 and has helped the university fulfill its land-grant mission by making a difference in communities for nearly 40 years, has announced he plans to retire in the spring. ]]></description>
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        <title>Reynolds Homestead raises a virtual toast to 50 years</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2020/06/outreach-reynolds.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The Reynolds family donated the former Rock Spring Plantation in Patrick County to Virginia Tech in 1970. In the years since, it has become a dynamic community hub, a thriving arts and education destination, and a vital forest research center. ]]></description>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2020/06/outreach-trioprogramswilson.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ For more than 30 years, Wilson worked passionately with the Upward Bound and Talent Search programs to provide educational opportunities for all students. Later, he helped guide prospective students around campus as a tour bus driver for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. ]]></description>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2020/06/new-crc-ceo.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Malone begins his job at the Corporate Research Center on July 1 after a nationwide search was conducted by the Virginia Tech Foundation.  ]]></description>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2020/05/wvtf-meeting-notice-june2020.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The portion of the meeting dealing with WVTF will begin at 10 a.m. and is open to the public because a portion of the WVTF budget comes from public funds. Only the portion of the meeting concerning the WVTF budget will be held in open session. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ RADIO IQ was named Outstanding News Operation of the Virginias for the third consecutive year.  ]]></description>
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        <title>In memoriam: Pete Dye, architect of award-winning golf course</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Dye became involved with the redesign of what was then known as The River Course at the behest of his friends, Virginia Tech alumnus Bill Goodwin and his wife, Alice Goodwin, shortly after the course was acquired by the Virginia Tech Foundation in 2002.  ]]></description>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2019/12/vtf-meredith-crc.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Joe Meredith is a member of Virginia Tech’s iconic Class of 1969, whose members, including former Virginia Tech President Charles Steger and longtime football coach Frank Beamer, played formative roles in the university’s advancement over the past 50 years. ]]></description>
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        <title>WVTF Radio IQ enhances coverage in Richmond area</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2019/10/unirel-radioiq-expansion.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Through its acquisition of the 89.7 frequency in Richmond, the radio station will cover the entire Richmond metropolitan area with a robust signal of 20,000+ watts. ]]></description>
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        <title>New program lets students learn banking through loans with real money</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2019/10/pamplin-creditcorps.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Known as the Credit Corps, the unique experiential learning program is aimed at enhancing students’ skills in credit risk analysis, business analytics, teamwork, and portfolio management. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia Tech Foundation Executive Committee will consider the annual budget for WVTF Public Radio and RADIO IQ at its meeting June 21 at The Hotel Roanoke &amp; Conference Center. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ To implement the transition, Virginia Tech Services, Inc. bookstore operations will close during spring break from March 9 to March 16, reopening March 17 with Follett as the operator. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Nearly two years after the creation of the VTC Innovation Fund, the Virginia Tech Foundation and Carilion Clinic have again partnered to create the VTC Seed Fund, a $7 million venture capital fund, to facilitate additional pathways for innovative products and technologies to be commercialized. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The year’s strong fundraising results continue an important trend. Virginia Tech has raised $100 million or more per year since fiscal 2016. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center hosted a dedication ceremony to officially name Smoot Drive, honoring Raymond J. Smoot Jr. for his vision and leadership. ]]></description>
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        <title>Dedication ceremony honors Ray Smoot &#39;69</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The dedication of Smoot Drive will take place at 1:45 p.m. on June 5 at the road’s intersection with Research Center Drive in the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The University Libraries at Virginia Tech is teaming up with Blacksburg Middle School to create a virtual reality laboratory and integrate virtual reality technology into the middle school learning experience.  ]]></description>
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        <title>New U.S. site for Mahindra’s mega-research arm bolsters Virginia Tech’s Corporate Research Center</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2018/04/outreach-mahindraannouncement.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The new center seeks to create breakthrough products for North American markets, while the company’s Virginia Tech research project in mechanical engineering aims to advance emerging farm technologies like fruit-picking robots. ]]></description>
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        <title>Ray Smoot honored with emeritus status</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Smoot, former vice president for administration and treasurer at Virginia Tech and former chief executive officer of the Virginia Tech Foundation, has been conferred the title of vice president for finance and treasurer emeritus by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. ]]></description>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2017/12/unirel-club-building.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ First announced in 2016, Virginia Tech remains committed to establishing the Creativity and Innovation District, and the maker-to-market opportunities this community will produce. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The research park will provide the platform and synergy to attract tenants that desire a connected, collaborative, and smart community focused on growing business. ]]></description>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2017/05/unirel-wvtf2017meeting.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The portion of the meeting dealing with WVTF will begin at 11 a.m. and is open to the public because a portion of the WVTF budget comes from public funds. Only the WVTF portion of the meeting is open. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2017 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Journalists with WVTF RADIO IQ, the NPR member station and service of the Virginia Tech Foundation, received a total of seven awards honoring their work throughout 2016. ]]></description>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2017/01/Science-HallofDistinction.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ In its fourth year, the College of Science Hall of Distinction ceremony honors alumni and friends who have distinguished themselves in their professional careers as well as their service and philanthropy.  ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2017 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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        <title>Student investor group generated $2.5 million for Virginia Tech Foundation in past decade</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2016/10/pamplin-basis.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ BASIS, the student group that manages $5 million of Virginia Tech’s endowment by investing in bonds and other fixed-income securities, also provides a valuable experiential learning program for its members.   ]]></description>
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        <title>Save Our Towns Summit explores threats to local decision-making, offers ideas for small-town flair</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2016/08/outreach-townssummit.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The conference, which will be held Sept. 15, is designed for those passionate about small towns and includes speakers from the Appalachian Regional Commission and elsewhere. ]]></description>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2016/05/unirel-wvtf2016meeting.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The portion of the meeting dealing with WVTF will begin at 11 a.m. and is open to the public because a portion of the WVTF budget comes from public funds. Only the WVTF portion of the meeting is open. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Ben Davenport Jr. to receive Virginia Tech’s highest honor</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2016/05/development-ruffner.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ The William H. Ruffner Medal represents Virginia Tech&#39;s highest honor. Davenport, a 1964 graduate, will receive the award during the University&#39;s Commencement Ceremony this Friday.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Virginia Tech announces its Alumni Distinguished Service Award recipients for 2016</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Jeanne Centracchio DaDamio and James E. Smith will receive Virginia Tech’s 2016 Alumni Distinguished Service Awards. The awards recognize alumni for their contributions to Virginia Tech.   ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2016 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>In memoriam: Clifton C. “Cliff” Garvin Jr., an innovative leader in business and philanthropy</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2016/04/development-garvin.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ A member of the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors from 1988 to 1996, Garvin served as rector for five years, from 1991 to 1996. ]]></description>
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        <title>Art Keown appointed Alumni Distinguished Professor</title>
        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2016/04/pamplin-keownadp.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ Fewer than 1 percent of Virginia Tech faculty members hold this honor, and Keown is the first in the Pamplin College of Business to do so. ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2016 16:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <link>https://news.vt.edu/articles/2016/01/011416-sopa-stringprogram.html</link>
        <description><![CDATA[ With this award the program will be able to expand its reach into other parts of the region that lack orchestra programs in the public school curriculum. ]]></description>
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        <title>Save Our Towns launches season 2</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech&#39;s WVTF Public Radio announces the retirement of two long-time music hosts Charlie Perkinson and Steve Brown. Charlie Perkinson hosted Jazz prgrams for over 40 years. Steve Brown is WVTF&#39;s music director and host of Classical music programs and specials.  ]]></description>
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        <title>Global Challenge registration deadline is this week</title>
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        <title>Save Our Towns, Episode 6, demonstrates the power of resilience</title>
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        <title>Two hotels, one festive holiday season</title>
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        <title>Lessons from &#39;Lost Communities&#39; illuminate Save Our Towns, Episode 5</title>
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        <title>Poetry, St. Paul, pumpkins, and more emerge in Save Our Towns, Episode 4</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ WVTF &amp; RADIO IQ Public Radio announce that Joshua “Josh” Jackson has joined Virginia’s regional public radio service as program director and content manager. ]]></description>
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        <title>Save Our Towns, Episode 3, visits Glade Spring</title>
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        <title>Premier land-grant group grants Virginia Tech&#39;s &#39;economic prosperity&#39; status</title>
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        <title>Virginia Tech renames its primary facility abroad for former President Charles W. Steger</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech’s main international facility, which has been renovated and expanded, recently was renamed for former university President Charles W. Steger in tribute to his vision of broadening the university’s global presence, a defining element of his tenure. ]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[ WVTF Public Radio and RADIO IQ&#39;s New River Valley Bureau Chief Robbie Harris and Charlottesville Bureau Chief Sandy Hausman both win prestigious journalism awards. ]]></description>
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        <title>Virginia Tech names Alumni Distinguished Service Award winners for 2014</title>
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        <title>Video: Roanoke Center training aids police in crime fighting</title>
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        <title>Video: A one-minute look at the new chef in Roanoke</title>
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        <title>Video: Three things the region&#39;s young entrepreneurs say they want most</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ National Initiative Commemorates the Influential Role of Public Radio Stations ]]></description>
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        <title>Virginia Tech bestows its highest honor</title>
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        <title>New Virginia Tech scholarship available for students from Cheasapeake</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ Virginia Tech Research Center in Arlington will open next summer ]]></description>
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